Year 12 students found the UCAS Convention in Bedford to be an engaging and inspiring event.

Our students appreciated the opportunity to interact directly with university representatives and employers, which allowed them to ask specific questions about courses, campus life, and career options. The hands-on activities and workshops—such as mock crime scene investigations and interactive demonstrations—were particularly popular, providing a practical insight into different subject areas and careers. Many students left the event feeling more informed and motivated about their future pathways, whilst gaining a large collection of tote bags and pens, with a noticeable sense of excitement and enthusiasm on the journey home.

Below are some testaments from the day from our Year 12 students:

Maziah– I was pleased to find out more about accounting and finance, the talk I attended was very interesting.

Daniella – I think I found out more about my choice of universities and really appreciated the opportunity to talk to a wide range of Universities which enabled me to understand more about the different opportunities presented to me.

Geoffery – The student finance was very informative and gave a great insight into how the cost of university can be managed.

Attending the UCAS Convention empowered Year 12 students to make more confident, informed decisions about their next steps after sixth form. The combination of expert advice, interactive experiences, and personal engagement with universities and employers helped clarify their options and inspired them to take the next steps in their educational and career journeys.

Personal statements are a key part of the UCAS application and Year 12 students have started to write theirs and complete their UCAS application.

Please can parents/carers support students in ensuring their personal statement is of the highest quality.

For those wishing to apply to University, please see the below UCAS Deadlines:

Early Applications for Oxbridge and Medicine courses – 15th October 2025 

Equal Consideration UCAS Application deadline – 14^th January 2026 

Mr M Tominey
Head of Sixth Form

Please see the below information provided by Services for Young People.

‘This summer Services for Young People (SfYP) is offering free adventurous outdoor activities to young people aged 13-19 with SEND, including those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The activities are funded by Short Breaks and young people are eligible up to the year they turn 19 if they are in full time education. If you know or work with any eligible young people, please signpost them or their parents/carers to the SfYP website where they can get full details and sign up.’

The following pupils have been rewarded with the most Achievement Points in their year group, between Thursday 22nd May and Wednesday 4th June.

What a fantastic Achievement, well done!

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Sixth Form

Mr M Armitage
Assistant Headteacher 

Please see the below flyer about the Harpenden Summer Carnival.